The Seahorse House - A beautiful 5 bedroom ocean front beach cottage! - Vacation rental home in Wrightsville Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 5 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

The Seahorse House is a amazing oceanfront beach bungalow located in the center of Wrightsville Beach. This piece of Wrightsville history has tons of space for your family, accepts family family pets (2 dog max.), has ocean vistas from every bedroom, and offers one of the best locations you could ever hope for!

The home has 5 bedrooms, and 3.5 bathrooms. The main level contains a huge, open kitchen, dining, and living area, and is the ideal place for everybody to gather. There’s plenty of seating, a huge table for games and puzzles, and the kitchen is supplied with everything you’ll need. The oceanfront covered deck has seating and dining areas for those who like to feel the breeze as they savor dinner. The master bedroom is also located on this level, and has king bed and a private bathroom with a walk in shower. The laundry room is also on this floor, as well as a shared half bathroom.

Upstairs you'll find the remaining 4 bedrooms. There's a second master bedroom on this floor with a king bed and a private bathroom with a walk in shower. The "kids" guest bedroom has a full size futon, a TV/VCR and a collection of VHS movies and toys to appreciate. The other two guest bedrooms have a queen bed and 2 twin beds, respectively. There is also a shared full bathroom on this floor with shower/tub, and two more uncovered decks (one facing the ocean and the other facing the parking area).

The backyard is a enormous sand area that's great for games, but is also fenced in so that your pets can play as well. We do ask that all guests make sure to pick up after their pets to ensure future guests don't find any unwelcome surprises while using this space. There is parking for 5 cars in front of the home, but please make sure not to park in the 2 "owner" marked spaces that are sometimes used by the homeowners.

Linens Information
2 King, 1 Queen, 2 Twins, 1 Full size futon
Linens supplied with units less than 21 nights

Additional Conveniences:
Pet-Friendly – additional non-returnable fee applies (1 pet $250, 2 pets $400), Owner supplied Hulu and antenna cable on living room TV, antenna cable and DVD in master bedroom TV, Covered Deck, Dishwasher, fenced in yard, sizable outdoor shower.

Restrictions:
- Mail/ Packages are not able to be sent to the rental. Please call our office for instructions to have mail/packages sent to the specific beach office for your rental.
- Non Smoking
- Parking for 5 cars. Do not park in "owner" marked spaces.
- Summer Season weekly only and Friday check-in only. Offseason is 3 nighttime minimum.
- Beach equipment is not supplied

About the Area

Located in Wrightsville Beach, this vacation home is near the beach. Shoppers can check out Mayfaire Town Center, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Trask Coliseum or Legion Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Finding the best rental home experience:

Finding your perfect rental:

• To find the best value, change your vacation to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and October offer great temperatures, less crowded beaches, and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the high season.
• In the Wilmington, NC area, The sooner your group can book a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The most desirable rental homes are booked early. Booking your rental up to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and book your vacation home.
• Some hosts and property managers offer discounts for active duty military and veterans. Make sure to check with your host or property manager to see if discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer their guests an option to add trip insurance. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for details.
• Many management companies supply Wilmington, NC area visitor guide magazines which often include coupons, either offered independently by local companies, or through a relationship between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Wilmington, NC visitors guide and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Use filters to narrow your search:

• First and foremost, have your family choose the best dates and a budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your group requires. The Seahorse House - A beautiful 5 bedroom ocean front beach cottage! has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is usually accessible online. If you don't see them listed, email the property owner before reserving your rental. Note that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds in living rooms. You'll need to work out which bed configuration is suitable for your group.
• If there's a specific Wilmington, NC beach you crave, browse properties that are either near by, or those that cater to your requirements.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. .
• Remember to include your furry companions! Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your rental agreement! Pet fees or costs applied to your contract.

Advice for a great stay:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before traveling. Take a printed copy, and add a note with the directions to your phone.
• Note any damages to the rental during check in, and immediately send them to the host. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that can be helpful if a dispute is filed.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, A/V setup or thermostat. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent lots of concerns.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You'll increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors can be an incredible source for finding the best local spots.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Local residents can usually help. Who better to ask where to take kids for a treat, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Ensure you protect the property owner (and your things!) by locking and securing the home while you are out, just like you would back home.
• Double-check the rental property to make sure that you've packed all personal items at departure. Check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Please make sure to walk through the rental one final time and scan for damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can. If the manager is not available, ensure that you take photographs of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property managers rely on excellent reviews to compel more bookings. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other families will will be grateful for your review and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to remedy it.